The Staff Pad·Helena, Montana
The Assistant Teacher supports the Lead Teacher in providing a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for infants aged 6 weeks to 24 months. Responsibilities include assisting with daily routines, supervising play, and collaborating with families and staff to support developmental needs.
The Staff Pad has partnered with a reputable healthcare organization in Helena, MT, and we are seeking a caring and dependable Early Childhood Assistant Teacher to join their Infant Room . This role supports the Lead Teacher in creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for infants ages 6 weeks to 24 months while supporting their individual developmental and emotional needs. What You’ll Do Support the Lead Teacher with daily infant classroom activities and routines Provide a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for infants Assist with developmentally appropriate activities, learning, and play Supervise infants in classroom and outdoor play areas Adapt activities and care to individual infant needs Help maintain a clean, healthy, and organized classroom Follow daily classroom routines and lesson plans Provide classroom coverage and support across infant classrooms as needed Collaborate with teachers, families, and community resources Maintain respectful and positive communication with children, families, and staff Follow state childcare licensing, safety, and center requirements Participate in required training and professional development Receive guidance and oversight from the Lead Teacher or Director What We’re Looking For Education & Requirements Must be at least 16 years old High school diploma, GED, or HiSET preferred American Heart Association HeartSaver CPR and Pediatric First Aid (within 30 days of hire) Montana Early Childhood Project Practitioner Registry (within 15 days of hire) Infant Safety Essentials (within 30 days) Health and Safety Required Professional Development (within 90 days) Completion of mandatory 16-hour annual training Current orgnization and State Child Care Licensing-required immunizations Additional Attributes: Knowledge & understanding of childhood growth, development & Early Childhood Development principles Good judgment, critical-thinking, infant supervision and safety skills Strong team-work, communication, decision-making and problem-solving skills Ability to remain calm under pressure and manage multiple tasks and stressors effectively Genuine interest in and ability to work with infants ages 6 weeks to 24 months Flexibility to work across all infant classrooms What You Can Expect
Competitive Compensation Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Long & Short-Term Disability Coverage, HSA& FSA Options Generous PTO, Vacation days, holidays & sick leave Tuition Assistance & Reimbursement 403(b) Retirement Plan with 3% employer match Cafeteria, Health Club Membership & Affordable Child Care Success Share Payout Compensation is reviewed annually to remain competitive with industry standards. If you enjoy working with infants and want to help create a positive, nurturing environment where young children can learn and grow, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference every day. Join a supportive team dedicated to providing quality early childhood care and development.
Candidates must be at least 16 years old and possess a high school diploma, GED, or HiSET. The role requires obtaining specific certifications such as CPR, Pediatric First Aid, and various state-mandated safety training within the first 90 days of employment.
Market context
Teaching assistant openings in Montana often draw steady interest because schools need dependable support staff who can work closely with students and classroom teachers. This role is competitive when candidates already have child-care or school-based experience, behavior management skills, and the ability to meet the listed age and diploma requirements. Review the AI-summarized job requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your experience with children and prepare a brief example of how you handle classroom behavior.
